1999 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Honda Accord, 3% of the 1,135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1999 Honda Accord and I jus paid to get front headlight wire replaced because I could not use low beam lights only high beam. Light is working now but there is a suspension and/or electrical problem I need to check. The heat/air doesnot come on? Is this car safe to drive?”
NHTSA complaint #10749396, filed 2015-08, 140,000 miles“My daughter was home from school and complained of s clunking sounds when turning from the right front. I removed the wheel and found the subframe was rusted out on the rear on both sections. I did some research and found this to be a common problem on these 1998 to 2002 Honda accords. The left side was fine. This seems to be due the air conditioning condensate dripping on the frame area. Luckily this was found in time before an accident or worse could have occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10938965, filed 2017-01, 150,000 miles“On may 26th, 2014 I had my 1999 Honda Accord lx sedan in for an oil change. The technician noticed that the front subframe, passenger side has rusted to the point that the subframe will need replaced. The subframe is free of any significant rust otherwise. I was told and have read that this issue has been caused by an improperly placed AC drain hose. The car's undercarriage is virtually rust free as well, and is frequently washed during winter months.”
NHTSA complaint #10596552, filed 2014-06, 140,000 miles“My 1999 Honda Accord v6 has a rusted subframe on the passenger side. This appears to be caused by dripping water from the air conditioner. The drivers side subframe is in perfect condition. A simple internet search uncovers several news stories and official inquiries to Honda for an identical problem. Further no dealer or mechanics until a few days ago reported the problem to me. After seeing the extensive rust missing sections it's impossible to not see the damage when changing the oil. Even I can tell there is a problem. My car is now inoperable because it's not safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164377, filed 2019-01, 110,000 miles“Began hearing unusual noise from right front tire area when turning. Upon investigating, discovered that the right front tire was worn excessively and that the right front sub-frame is rotted out. No other part of the frame is rotted only the right front. Apparent cause is a design flaw where the A/C drain tube is located directly over this sub-frame and causes it to prematurely rust and rot out. I cannot get an alignment because the sub-frame is too weak. I cannot drive the car because the sub-frame will likely fail causing loss of control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11032116, filed 2017-10, 188,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017432Nov 3, 2006Rear stabilizer link is broken.
- 10020176Jun 17, 2006Replaceable ball joints.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 31 | 2% |
| 2002 | 32 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 4% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 62 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Accord
388 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
246 complaintsEngine cooling
144 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSeats
42 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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